 Hawkwind had toured the UK in September and October 1976 in support of their album "Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music", and although the song had not appeared on that album it was included in the set-list, a live version being later released on the album "Atomhenge 76".The group were due to enter AIR Studios in October to record this song as a stand-alone single release, not to be included on any album.However, tensions within the band saw founding member and saxophonist Nik Turner and second drummer Alan Powell being expelled before recording began.